 What is up you guys welcome back to another one if you are new to the channel I am Goldpony and I'm smiling on this one because this thing is friggin awesome looking This is the new 2019 Volkswagen Arteon we are in this one today courtesy of Hanover Volkswagen and Hanover PA So let me just jump right into it because I want to touch on everything about this brand new car for the US Replacing the Volkswagen CC as always Let's start with pricing and so there will be several different trim levels for the 2019 Arteon First one being the SE starting at $35,845 then the SE with the four-emotion all-wheel drive system for 37,645 SE L with the four-emotion for $41,795 SE L R-Line that one starts at $43,560 and the SE L premium R-Line all-wheel drive the one we have today This one is going to start at $46,210 But regardless of trim level that you go with the power plant on the Arteon will be the same Powering this beast is going to be a two-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder putting out 268 horsepower 5,500 rpm 258 pound-feet of torque available around 1900 rpm power is sent again to the front wheels or all wheels being that four-motion all-wheel drive system Through an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters Which you know we will definitely be testing out a little later in the video here But so then when you add all of that up together zero to sixty time is going to come in at approximately 5.8 seconds with MPG numbers coming in at 22 in the city 31 on the highway Which is actually pretty good for a larger sedan But so that before we do any kind of crazy Accelerations I did what I mentioned there is a drive mode button just to the left of the shifter when you press that the Arteon is gonna Give you eco comfort normal sport and custom and so what those driving modes will actually do is adjust things like the throttle response The shift points and actually the steering sensitivity as well I will say having just put it in that sport driving mode The steering feel is definitely quite nice a nice weight to it not too heavy But definitely not too loose it is probably just the right steering feel for this car if there is such a thing But in addition to that the drive modes will adjust one more thing actually being the adaptive damper adjustments And yes, RTN does come with an adaptive damping Suspension so that is definitely nice and so with that essentially is going to do is monitor each shock absorber Individually not only giving you a smoother ride reading the roads imperfections But also tightening up the suspension around heavy cornering when it detects heavy cornering giving you better handling as well So really best of both worlds But I wanted to mention it because that will actually come standard on all trim levels of the RTN It's open now with that being said let's go ahead and test out the paddle shifters What I'm actually gonna do so I'm gonna put the shifter all the way to the back and to the right that is gonna Give me that full manual shifting mode where the car is not gonna shift for me I'm gonna have full control and let's test out the paddle shifters along with the acceleration See how quickly they react for us here and see how quickly we can get this turbo four cylinder here up to speed Okay, so paddle shifters are definitely lightning quick absolutely no issues there the acceleration I kind of felt like the jet of GLI was faster and I know when it comes to the numbers they're about the same But I think with the weight of the RT on I think it's just a little bit heavy for the engine setup that it's got Although it's definitely quick. I can't say that it's slow It's just I feel like a win a little more if I were Volkswagen I'd probably offer a twin turbo v6 or something like that for the future But still most definitely no issues with merging on to the highway in the RT on but so then to go along with that acceleration Braking is equally important. It's so upfront You will find 13 point forge ventilated front discs in the back 12.2 inch solid rear discs And as far as the braking feel goes definitely has a good bite to it absolutely no issues with the braking feel It definitely brings it to a stop pretty quickly touching on suspension a little bit this RT on actually rides on Volkswagen's MQB transverse architecture, which gives the RT on a stiffer structure But touching on the specs up front you will get an independent mid-fierce and struck front suspension in the back and independent rear Suspension and again as I previously mentioned there is an adaptive damping suspension system for all trim levels of the RT on again I emphasize that because that is definitely a good thing and when it comes to the ride quality Probably because of that I've really had no issues with the ride quality in the RT on definitely soaking up Pennsylvania's road imperfections quite well Handling and the steering feel has definitely been quite nice as well But perhaps the first thing I noticed when I got in this one It is definitely a quiet cabin not even have a moonroof on this one which a lot of times will let in some Exterior noises into the cabin, but really with the RT on I've had no issues most definitely a quiet cabin in this thing And when it comes to visibility it is a bit of a sloped kind of fastback type of design in the back So it's not going to be quite as good as the Jetta or the Passat or something like that But still it is still a sedan so I've had no issues there, but enough of the driving dynamics you guys Let's check out the exterior now of this new 2019 Volkswagen RT on and so starting up front on this one There will be LED headlights with LED daytime running lights that will actually come standard across the board Automatic future will also come with that meaning when it starts to get dark out the headlights will turn on automatically for you there Also, you will find our line badging since we do have the our line trim level today So it's gonna be located in the front grill there as well They make your way to the side I can't help but think this thing looks strikingly similar to the Audi a7 It is definitely a a7s silhouette if you will but that is definitely a good thing though Because the a7 is a good-looking car take a look at the side mirrors They will come body colored power adjustable side mirrors with integrated turn signals as well And they will actually come heated for all trim levels too if you're interested also Do you like the design Q in the front fender area and that is going to be tagged with the R lining? Signia if you want with that trim level take a look down at the wheels setup 18 inch alloys will come with the SE and SEL however, if you want with the R line trim level that will give you 20 inch alloy wheels there They make your way to the back LED taillights again standard across the board well done Volkswagen there just below all of it Dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips so you guys know what we have to do next as always Here is that exhaust clip And so but now since we are around back to open that rear hatcher actually is a button on the key fob So if you'd like to simply press that and there is actually a hands-free trunk available and I do of course have that today So that's definitely quite nice And then the Rt on just like the Volkswagen Golf to open that rear trunk another option is through the Volkswagen emblem in the back There I absolutely love that anyways once opened up cargo capacity is gonna commit at 27.2 cubic feet If that was not enough space there's your seats do fold down There's a 6040 split for a good bit of extra space there if you needed it make your way to the rear legroom that comes in at 40.2 inches so for reference I mean even six feet tall just how much space I have back there There is also rear climate control for the rear passengers as well That's part of the three-zone climate control system that comes standard across the board And there's your passengers will also find a rear armrest with cup holders back there as well and make our way to the front seats They are power adjustable. They will come with a V-tex leather at finish and heated That is gonna be the standard setup at least if you want with the SE L trim level and up that seating will change to a full Leather setup of course L meaning leather and if you want with the SE L premium that we have today You will actually get a massaging driver seat and also ventilated front seats as well So after a long day's work, it's always nice to have a little massage on the drive home, right? They're taking a look up front. There is a tilt and telescoping steering wheel will come leather wrapped for all trim levels Also, it will come heated if you go with the SE L premium trim level that we have today But so then when it comes to the startup, let me first start by showing you guys the key here There is a little extra added chrome on this particular key comparatively speaking to the other Volkswagen keys that I have Reviewed I don't review keys or review cars But you guys know what I'm saying there is the Volkswagen logo on the one side end when you flip it over lock Unlock the button to pop the rear hatch and that times two button there in the middle That is actually remote start and that is going to come with the R line trim leveling up and therefore that is of course Why we have it today, but there is keyless access with a push button start that will actually come standard on all trim levels So what I'm going to do is simply just put my foot on the brake and press the engine start button Which is located just to the left of the shifter there I took it then once started up if you're curious how I got this Volkswagen digital cockpit That is going to come with the SEL trim leveling up and once again strikingly similar to Audi's virtual cockpit Really basically the same thing you can display the navigation front and center like you're seeing now And you could also change up how big that navigation display is it's gonna shrink the gauges or make the gauges bigger You could change all sorts of things. It doesn't have to be the navigation You can also check out your radio settings bluetooth information different driving statistics There's all kinds of things really you could check out with the digital display But really the navigation is my favorite at least but take a look at overall interior quality ambient interior lighting will come standard with the SEL trim level and up also with the SEL and up you're gonna get a panoramic sunroof along with an electronic parking brake And if you want with one of the R line trim levels You will also get stainless steel pedal caps and scuff plates and a black headliner to go along with it and overall I'm definitely a fan of the interior quality. Actually, I always like to mention with Volkswagen's there is a frameless rearview mirror I'm always a big fan of that. It's a very clean look also just above the tech display and really across the dash here The air vents are kind of tied in across the board I don't know how else to explain it but definitely a nice clean look up front there once again But since I had mentioned it, let's check out the tech display on this one 8 inch color touchscreen display is actually once again gonna come standard across the board Bluetooth and audio streaming will come with that along with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Standard for every single trim level is definitely nice factory navigation system is gonna come with the SEL trim level and up And of course, you can check out your radio information up there And so when it comes to the sound system if you want with any trim level, but the SEL premium you will get eight speakers However, if you want with that SEL premium that we have today SEL premium R line to be specific You will get a 12 speaker DYN audio not sure if it's pronounced or just say it by the letters But DYN audio premium sound system that's gonna come with 700 watts that is what we have today. So guys know what we have to do Let's turn on the radio see we got playing today and let's test out the clarity of this one The bass in this thing is ridiculous, I bet you my camera was bouncing, but that was Insane definitely enough speakers plenty of a sound system for the RTN but so then last thing I wanted to mention on the tech display is When you do put this thing in reverse you will get a rear view camera for every single trim level in addition to that If you want with the SEL premium you will also get a overhead view camera So a little extra visibility there, but as always that is going to lead me into safety So to start there are front side and side curtain airbags in the back There is latch aka lower anchors and tethers for children for the rear car seats Also standard is a tire pressure monitoring system and all trims are actually also gonna give you rain-sensing windshield wipers and auto dimming rearview mirror blind spot monitor for collision warning with autonomous emergency braking and if you want with the SEL trim level and up You will also find adaptive cruise control and an adaptive front lighting system as well Hey, so with that is about it for this one you guys Thank you so much for watching be sure to like the video and subscribe Feel free to follow me on social media at the bottom of the screen there, and I will see you guys in the next video Stay Gold